HelpFinder contains a list of the resources that we have found useful in finding out more about ovarian cancer and how to deal with its effects.
When I started to look around for information about this dreadful condition, what I found was most intimidating. Much of the information is scary but there is always HOPE. Many of these resources offer help, support and guidance and I would urge you to avail yourself of all that Ovacome, the ovarian cancer community and others have to offer. We can fight this TOGETHER, you are not alone.
If this is all very new then I would recommend that you explore FAQs: The most commonly asked questions about ovarian cancer, a distillation of the experience of Ovacome members as well as the knowledge of our advisory board. Alternatively have a browse through the different categories to find a group or resource that meets your needs.
Please note that we can not give medical advice. However, we have secured a discount for Ovacome members to use MedicineNow, an on-line consultation service. Simply quote your membership name or give your name to receive a tailored answer to specific medical questions.
Please add any resources that you know to be missing from the list or tell us what you think of the resources listed here. We would also like to know if any of the links do not appear to be working.
We wish you luck in finding what you are looking for.
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Conversations! CONVERSATIONS! The International Ovarian Cancer Connection, is an organization for the support of those fighting ovarian cancer and other related illnesses. It functions on the national and international level to increase public and professional awareness and understanding of ovarian cancer and related illnesses, to advocate for increased research and funding for more effective diagnostics and treatment, and to provide tips for coping with the side effects of ovarian cancer and its treatment. This is the only national or international ovarian cancer organization which can provide multiple matches for women seeking to contact other ovarian cancer fighters with similar circumstances, such as geographic region, unusual cell type or treatment, age or stage at diagnosis, side effects, family situation, etc. CONVERSATIONS! The International Newsletter For Those Fighting Ovarian Cancer Is published by: CONVERSATIONS! The International Ovarian Cancer Connection Ten to Twelve pages - About 11 Times a Year. Subscriptions are free; Tax Deductible Contributions are welcomed but NOT necessary CONVERSATIONS! is a 501-(C)-3 Not for profit Corporation
CONVERSATIONS! , P.O. Box 7948 , Amarillo, TX 79114-7948 Phone: (806) 355-2565 Fax: (806) 467-9757
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"As far as I'm concerned, Gould's The Median Isn't the Message is the wisest, most humane thing ever written about cancer and statistics. It is the antidote both to those who say that 'the statistics don't matter', and to those who have the unfortunate habit of pronouncing death sentences on patients who face a difficult prognosis. Anyone who researches the medical literature will confront the statistics for their disease. Anyone who reads this will be armed with reason and with hope." Steve Dunn
The Median Isn't the Message is reproduced at CancerGuide by permission of the author.
Help the Hospices Hospice House 34-44 Britannia Street London WC1X 9JG Telephone: 0870 903 3903
www.cancersupportuk.org.uk
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc. 500 NE Spanish River Boulevard, Suite 14 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Main Phone Number: (561) 393-0005 Fax:(561) 393-7275 E-Mail: NOCC@ovarian.org We also have a toll free line that works in US 1-888-OVARIAN
Cancer Helpline - Tel: 0808 808 1010, there is also an answering machine service available out of hours Open 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, except wednesday when we close at 1pm
Society of Gynecological Oncologists WomensCancerCenter Frontiers of Bioscience, The Journal Forums where you can enter a keyword and do a search, or ask questions to be answered by doctors. Cancerpage Ask Our Nurse a question 7 days a week. Find a clinical trial that you are eligible for (more than just a list of all trials). See 50 recent news stories on ovarian cancer. Ask the financial counselor for advice.
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